My House Debra

Just talked with Audrey this morning. She was telling me about Family Home Evening with Frank and Sara. Apparently they were teaching the children about making choices. They had a couple of signs that the kids could raise up to answer certain questions. The signs had YES or NO on them. Little Owen was asked the question, "what should you do if Dad just washed the car - would it be right to throw popcorn all over it?" He said in his cute little voice "no" as he raised the sign. What a special thing these wonderful kids of mine are doing. This is absolutely the best thing they could be doing with their time: spending it together and teaching their children. I love them so much. To me they are absolutely the VERY BEST!

Mom and I shared a wonderful lunch with Diane and Elsa during the last week of August. They are two of our most favorite people. We grew to love them dearly when they were helping us with our backs using energy work to help us in healing This was a few years back. Our lunch was so yummy and they loved it. I made up a cabbage salad, potato salad, and zucchini crab cakes, with a side dish of pickled beats that Mom and I had canned. Then we had Mom's pumpkin bread for dessert We created a beautiful memory that day.

Each year for the past two years Marsha has come to visit during the month of August. It is really fun to have her. This year was no exception. One thing that made me mad though was I was somehow not in the camera taking mood. This picture was our only pic while she was here. Bummer!! We spent time canning, making bread, visiting Pleasant Grove (her old stomping ground), going to Boutiques, and then probably the highlight was President Monson's Birthday Party. It was a great week. One naughty thing: Marsha introduced us to the delight of Yogurt - Mom and I seem to catch ourselves going there now. Shame on you Marsh!!

I was so happy to be able to go and visit with Audrey and family on Lauren's 3rd Birthday Celebration. This time while I was there I was able to hang with Franklin and his family as well. They had just moved down there. So it was a double treat. Can't believe how the years fly. Little Lauren is getting so big now. She was still little enough to be afraid of the candles though.

From all SMILES to....

Don't get me near those candles!!